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Country Facts:
United States vs. Kenya

Learn about the similarities and differences between United States and Kenya by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

United States vs. Kenya - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Kenya is 224 081 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1541% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
224 081 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Kenya has a coastline of 333.1 mi.

12 380.2 mi
333.1 mi

Largest city

The largest city in the United States is New York City, with a population of about 8 491 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in Kenya is Nairobi, where the population is 3 375 000.

8 491 080 ppl
3 375 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Kenya is Mount Kenya, which rises to a height of 17 057 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
17 057 ft
Mount Kenya

Highest recorded temperature

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
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Lowest recorded temperature

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
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Society

United States vs. Kenya - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Kenya is home to 53 771 296 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
53 771 296 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 69.3 years in Kenya.

80.4 years
69.3 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 20 years in Kenya.

38.5 years
20 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 2.15% in Kenya.

0.7%
2.15%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 81.5% in Kenya.

99.0%
81.5%

Language

In the United States, the main language is English, and in Kenya the primary language is Swahili, English.

english
swahili, english

Religion

In the United States, the main religion is Christianity; in Kenya, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
1 114 000 ppl
Ranking: 101/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Kenya: 4 576 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
4 576 Int$
Ranking: 149/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Kenya: Kenyan Shilling (KES).

Tools: Currency Calculator
USD
US Dollar
KES
Kenyan Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Kenya: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, Kenya has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDKESEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Kenya - June, July, August, September, October.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B32 USD - 41 USD
T70 USD - 103 USD

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